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Caoilainn Lander's avatar

Super empowering, Anna! I feel, particularly as women, we doubt ourselves and want to be *absolutely certain* we can fulfil something to 100% before we start, but that just isn't realistic. Also love the Out There / Right Here visual - going to take that one with me.

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Anna Mackenzie's avatar

We do doubt ourselves don't we! I don't know if that ever fully goes away? But it's about pushing through, and quietening it over time.

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Mara's avatar

Really good advice, thank you for sharing it.

Many people are afraid of failure, false hope or disappointment; so they never try anything new.

But in the end, not trying is just guaranteed failure.

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Anna Mackenzie's avatar

Preach!

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Brooke Lennon's avatar

You’re speaking to me, Anna! Have had things bouncing around my brain for years but fear of not being interesting enough, qualified or even relevant kept me for even taking the first step (or word I should say 😂)

I like your “out there/right here” definitely going to start pushing through and take my advice I’m always giving to others!

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Anna Mackenzie's avatar

It’s so much easier to give other people advice than it is to take the same advice on board for ourselves. I hope I’ve given you the little shove you needed 🙃

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Brooke Lennon's avatar

Absolutely! Turning that self doubt into FOMO for myself, productive gaslighting I guess 😂

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The Wallachian Girl 🖤❤️'s avatar

Hi, Anna! Wow, what a great article, especially for a woman like me who's really pushing to make a sustainable income with my writing! It's exactly what I needed to hear, so thank you for sharing it! Excellent work!🖤❤️ Likewise, great to meet you, and I’m glad that you’re finding Substack to be so rewarding! 😊🧡📄

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Larissa Webster's avatar

This piece is so good. Exactly what I needed in the midst of big wobbles. Thank you!

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Anna Mackenzie's avatar

You’re welcome!

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Iesha Smythe's avatar

this was such an amazing read. really really well put, i loved the tortoise and hare comparison 🫶

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Anna Mackenzie's avatar

Thanks!! It’s definitely the long game, I know that for sure!

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C.P. Alemdar's avatar

Wow, thank you so much for sharing. Really needed to see this today! Going to subscribe and dive into your content more.

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Anna Mackenzie's avatar

You're very welcome ❤️

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Dr. Mary Chang's avatar

Thank you!

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Anna Mackenzie's avatar

🥰

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Digital-Mark's avatar

Congrats on this awesome article.

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Anna Mackenzie's avatar

🙏🏼

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Manisha S.'s avatar

I needed this today. Very clear and also a tiny kick up the butt. Write NOW. Yes, Captain!

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Anna Mackenzie's avatar

You've got this!

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Jess | Wellness with Depth's avatar

Hi from Colorado!! ❤️🌞

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Anna Mackenzie's avatar

👋🏼

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Helen Griffiths's avatar

I love this, a great reminder that those big dreams don't necessarily have as many hurdles as we think.

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Anna Mackenzie's avatar

🥰

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Precious's avatar

found this right when I needed to see it. 🤍

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Anna Mackenzie's avatar

🥹

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Kelsey's avatar

Ooo wow I am currently on a journey to exit my brain and go Out There. In natural fashion I’m still in my “planning” phase LOL but this is great advice and I will surely be using it!

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Anna Mackenzie's avatar

All the wonderful things exist Out There. It’s where the magic happens ❤️

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bad ash's avatar

The headline is spot-on and this was so encouraging as someone who is sharing online publicly for the first time. Thank you 🫶🏻

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Anna Mackenzie's avatar

You’re so welcome!

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Melissa's avatar

Taking notes 📝

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Anna Mackenzie's avatar

👀

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